ON THIS DAY | Cellist Paul Tortelier Died On This Day In 1990

He is remembered as one of the prominent cellists of the 20th Century, with his famed students including Jacqueline du Pré

French cellist Paul Tortelier died on this day in 1990, aged 76.

He received worldwide recognition in the 1970s and 80s after recording a series of cello masterclasses for Britain's BBC TV.

PAUL TORTELIER & SERGIO LORENZI | BEETHOVEN CELLO SONATA NO. 3 IN A MAJOR